Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Released June 2012
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Announced October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 15 months before the E-P5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades against the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-P5
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-P5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
E-P5 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Announced | October 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P5
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-P5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the E-P5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-P5 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-P5.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-06-28 | 2013-10-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450g (0.99 lb) | 420g (0.93 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,169 | $389 |